As an educator, I know that introducing new toys to my self-contained classroom can have a profound and multifaceted impact on my students. By providing my students with a variety of new and engaging toys, I can stimulate their creativity and imagination, encouraging them to explore and experiment with their environment. This kind of play can help my students to develop critical problem-solving skills, as well as to build cognitive abilities such as memory, concentration, and attention span. New toys can also foster social interaction and communication skills, as students engage with each other while playing with the toys. This type of play can help students to develop important social-emotional skills, such as empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. The social interactions that occur during play can also help to build conversational skills, turn-taking, and other communication skills that are essential for success in school and in life. In addition to fostering creativity, imagination, and social interaction, new toys can also help to build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and other essential physical skills. Playing with toys such as building blocks, puzzles, and manipulatives can help to develop hand muscles and dexterity, while also promoting spatial awareness and problem-solving. Moreover, the excitement of receiving new toys can boost my students' morale and motivation, creating a positive and engaging learning environment. This kind of positive reinforcement can help to foster a love of learning and a desire to explore and experiment with new ideas and concepts.
Melissa & Doug GO Tots Wooden Barnyard Tumble with 4 Disks - Farm Themed, Stack And Drop Developmental Toys For Toddlers Ages 1+
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
SESAME STREET Just Play Round The Neighborhood 4-Piece Ball Drop Playset and Figures, Kids Toys for Ages 12 Month
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
YVV Pound a Ball for Toddlers Boys and Girls STEM Developmental Educational Fun Learning Toy,Activity Toys,Hammer Pounding Toy Exercise Kids,Great Birthday Gift
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Sound Puzzle
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$20.66
1
$20.66
KIZZYEA Toddlers Toys for 1 2 3 Years Old, Kids Pound A Ball Toys, Motor Skill Montessori Toys for Early Development, Interactive Toys for 12-24 Months Baby, Birthday Gift for Boys Girls Ages 1-3
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Big Mo's Toys Baby Cars - Soft Rubber Toy Car Set Small Vehicles for Babies and Toddlers - 12 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$14.91
1
$14.91
TOY Life 28 PCS Construction Toys Construction Cake Topper, Small Construction Vehicles, Sandbox Toys for Boys, Small Construction Car Truck Excavator Toys Construction Party Favors Gifts for Boys
• Amazon Business
$11.97
1
$11.97
Materials cost
$314.93
Vendor shipping charges
$6.35
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$356.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$62.82
Total project goal
$418.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$418.82
1 Donor
-$100.00
Donations toward project cost
-$85.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Dourlain and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
